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Top 5 Cowboys veterans who could shock everyone at training camp
http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/201...ns-who-could-shock-everyone-at-training-camp/
1. Cole Beasley
Beasley?? Yes, Beasley. With all the talk about whether or not Brice Butler can unseat Terrance Williams to line up opposite Dez Bryant, maybe the diminutive Beasley should be getting all the press instead. Beasley ran 353 of his 408 routes out the slot last year, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be Romo’s second option after Dez. Beasley is normally the most sure-handed receiver on the team, is lightning quick and difficult to get a hand on. It’s not inconceivable that he becomes a 60+ catch guy as future Hall-of-Famer Jason Witten slows some.
There was plenty of talk of Beasley’s ascension last offseason, but not much of it to this point in 2016. Fans shouldn’t be surprised if training camp features a lot of talk about the offenses reliance on the slot guy.
2. Alfred Morris
Morris was the team’s answer to the running back question when he was signed to a very friendly two-year deal in the later phase of free agency. After changing their run scheme to suit Darren McFadden in 2015, Morris’ zone acumen was the hope prior to drafting Ezekiel Elliott. Morris’ production dipped in Washington as they moved to more of a power man scheme under Jay Gruden. While Elliott will get the lions share of carries in the regular season, Morris will get the chance to earn the backup role; though he doesn’t have the pass catching ability to be the third-down specialist. If he shows out during camp, he could give Dallas one of the league’s most potent 1-2 punches at the position.
3. Brandon Carr
Carr took a paycut over the offseason of over $3 million, a move made to show his commitment to helping the Cowboys win. It was also a concession that his last two seasons, void of interceptions, were not played to the level of his contract. In the final year of his deal, don’t be surprised if “contract year bump” comes into play for the ninth-year vet. Carr will face competition from the newly bulked up Morris Claiborne to line up opposite Orlando Scandrick. All eyes will be on the right side, where Carr was placed after spending the last four seasons stationed on the left. Carr played on the right in Kansas City, where he played well enough Dallas offered him a five-year, $50 million deal. No comment on why it took so long to return him, but watch out for a potential rebirth...
http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/201...ns-who-could-shock-everyone-at-training-camp/
1. Cole Beasley
Beasley?? Yes, Beasley. With all the talk about whether or not Brice Butler can unseat Terrance Williams to line up opposite Dez Bryant, maybe the diminutive Beasley should be getting all the press instead. Beasley ran 353 of his 408 routes out the slot last year, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be Romo’s second option after Dez. Beasley is normally the most sure-handed receiver on the team, is lightning quick and difficult to get a hand on. It’s not inconceivable that he becomes a 60+ catch guy as future Hall-of-Famer Jason Witten slows some.
There was plenty of talk of Beasley’s ascension last offseason, but not much of it to this point in 2016. Fans shouldn’t be surprised if training camp features a lot of talk about the offenses reliance on the slot guy.
2. Alfred Morris
Morris was the team’s answer to the running back question when he was signed to a very friendly two-year deal in the later phase of free agency. After changing their run scheme to suit Darren McFadden in 2015, Morris’ zone acumen was the hope prior to drafting Ezekiel Elliott. Morris’ production dipped in Washington as they moved to more of a power man scheme under Jay Gruden. While Elliott will get the lions share of carries in the regular season, Morris will get the chance to earn the backup role; though he doesn’t have the pass catching ability to be the third-down specialist. If he shows out during camp, he could give Dallas one of the league’s most potent 1-2 punches at the position.
3. Brandon Carr
Carr took a paycut over the offseason of over $3 million, a move made to show his commitment to helping the Cowboys win. It was also a concession that his last two seasons, void of interceptions, were not played to the level of his contract. In the final year of his deal, don’t be surprised if “contract year bump” comes into play for the ninth-year vet. Carr will face competition from the newly bulked up Morris Claiborne to line up opposite Orlando Scandrick. All eyes will be on the right side, where Carr was placed after spending the last four seasons stationed on the left. Carr played on the right in Kansas City, where he played well enough Dallas offered him a five-year, $50 million deal. No comment on why it took so long to return him, but watch out for a potential rebirth...
